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In the years leading up to and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers have taken a greater interest in their overall health, especially those with chronic illnesses. Read Full Post

America’s patient population is becoming increasingly complex, with more chronic illnesses and comorbidities. These patients require specialized care after a hospital stay in order to achieve optimal outcomes. A recently-published HealthLeaders eBook explores some of these complexities and explains why LTACHs are often the most appropriate setting to treat these patients. Read Full Post

Determining the appropriate post-acute care (PAC) delivery setting for a patient based on his or her medical needs is essential to achieving optimal outcomes and reducing readmissions, especially immediately following a stay in the ICU. However, not all post-acute providers have the same capabilities, and therefore do not care for patients with the same clinical needs. Read Full Post

In today’s intense healthcare environment, partnerships between acute and post-acute providers have been particularly essential. Though all post-acute settings provide value to their most appropriate patient types, they are not all created equal.¹ Read Full Post

Many patients recovering from an illness or injury benefit from comprehensive rehabilitation provided in acute rehabilitation units (ARUs). An ARU that is located within a long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) provides patients with a broad range of physician-led rehabilitation expertise while helping them avoid the disruption of being transferred to a separate facility to continue care. Read Full Post

Recent research indicates that acute respiratory failure mortality rates are continuing to increase, further heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic and seasonal epidemics, such as the flu. For patients experiencing respiratory failure conditions, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), specialized care after the initial hospital stay is being shown to play a critical role in patient survival and the severity of long-term effects. Read Full Post

In 2021, choosing the appropriate care path for critically ill patients will remain essential to achieving optimal outcomes for patients and managing total costs of care as the healthcare industry continues to support the influx in utilization due to the pandemic. Read Full Post

This guide explores some of the more common experiences of long-haulers, the need for research, the clinical conditions of PICS patients, and the positive role long-term acute care hospitals play in the care of PICS patients. Read Full Post

Patients experiencing prolonged hospital stays due to COVID-19 and related complications often require continued care in an intensive care unit (ICU), inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) and/or long-term acute care hospital (LTACH). Read Full Post

The pandemic has pushed infection control standards to the forefront as patients and providers are counting on advanced protocols to reduce viral spread and prevent further outbreaks. Now more than ever, it’s important for patients to be treated in a care setting that is not only best suited to their medical needs but also upholds the highest federally and clinically-recognized health and safety requirements. Read Full Post